In a shocking revelation, Gene Borrello, former mob enforcer and cellmate of former FTX Boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), revealed details about the curly-haired hunk's tough time behind bars.
The former FTX Boss, who is currently facing legal issues, was reportedly placed under suicide watch for a short time.
Borrello, speaking in a recorded video conversation with Tiffany Fong, a crypto content creator, shed light on the challenges and dangers faced by SBF during his detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
SBF Suicide Surveillance
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Borrello emphasized that the time on suicide watch for Sam Bankman-Fried occurred in a section of the Metropolitan Detention Center, which is known for housing high-profile individuals, including several prominent government officials.
Coin Edition reported, he explained that the suicide watch only lasted one day, leaving uncertainty about Bankman-Fried's emotional state
The former mafia law enforcer couldn't confirm whether the former FTX CEO was really experiencing depression or just pretending to be.
During their interaction, Borrello revealed that the SBF assumed he would only be sentenced to 20 years and was not considering a peace offer
Borrello, providing his own perspective, told the former FTX Boss that choosing to try himself in court could result in a much longer prison sentence. This insight into Bankman-Fried's mind provides insight into the challenges he faced during his time in prison.
Lack of Awareness and Potential Threats
According to Borrello, Bankman-Fried appeared unaware of the extent of his difficulties while in prison. Prisoners in the same section were told to try to explain how serious the situation was.
Additionally, the former FTX CEO also faced threats and potential attacks from fellow prisoners who, apparently knowing his financial status, tried to bully and get money from him.
Borrello recounted an incident in which he had to intervene to protect Bankman-Fried, which resulted in a physical clash.
To ensure the safety of Caroline Ellison's ex-girlfriend, Borrello highlighted the need to keep her isolated from the general population of prisoners.
Given his financial position, placing him among other prisoners could result in various attempts at extortion and physical attacks. Borrello's intervention in a confrontation shows the challenges the former FTX Boss faces in keeping himself safe #BinanceTournament #BTC #safu #Web3Wallet